Music Advocacy Facts

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From the school years 1993 - 1994 through 2003 - 2004, adjusting for inflation, fifteen U.S. states had a decrease in average teacher salaries. States with average salaries decreasing 5% or more: Alaska (-14.3%), Kansas (-10.4%), Connecticut (-9.4%), Wisconsin (-6.3%), and New York (-5.2%).

From: Rankings & Estimates - Rankings of the States 2004 and Estimates of School Statistics 2005; NEA Research June 2005

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